GLOBAL 300 : Research Project

Arts

2022 Semester Two (1225) (15 POINTS)

Course Prescription

This capstone course provides the opportunity for the synthesis and application of skills and knowledge developed throughout the degree programme. Students complete a research project that applies all the components of the degree.

Course Overview

This course comprises the final research project for the Bachelor of Global Studies. In Global 300, the students will work independently, supported by a mentor, to develop a research project an write a final 6,000-word essay relevant to their Global Studies and (if applicable) conjoint programme. 
The primary objective of this class is to write an academic research paper on a topic that brings together the components of one's degree. Competency in literature search; in conceptual framing, organizing and outlining; in selecting and executing appropriate research methods; in finding, collecting and analyzing relevant data, will all be stressed through exercises and mentorship meeting. This class will provide students with a representative piece of the values and goals of the Bachelor in Global Studies.

Course Requirements

Prerequisite: GLOBAL 200

Capabilities Developed in this Course

Capability 1: Disciplinary Knowledge and Practice
Capability 2: Critical Thinking
Capability 3: Solution Seeking
Capability 4: Communication and Engagement
Capability 5: Independence and Integrity
Capability 6: Social and Environmental Responsibilities

Learning Outcomes

By the end of this course, students will be able to:
  1. Learn to organize and execute an independent research project that does NOT include research involving human subjects. This learning outcome is linked to Global Studies Graduate Student Capabilities in creating an interdisciplinary, issues based approach to learning by integrating different theoretical approaches to conceptualize and answer global challenges in novel ways. (Capability 1, 3, 4, 5 and 6)
  2. Strategize how to acquire and work with relevant data This learning outcome is linked to Global Studies Graduate Student Capabilities in accountability and integrity. Acquiring and working with relevant data encourages students to build theory from practical solutions rather than relying on theory only to answer questions. This learning outcome also provides students with the tools to distinguish between logic and falsehood in different languages and debates and to formulate ethically-driven decisions across a variety of contexts. (Capability 1, 2, 3, 4, 5 and 6)
  3. Think about how to respond to a global challenge in a sharp and analytically rigorous way This learning outcome is linked to Global Studies Graduate Student Capabilities in combining global and local studies. Students localize abstract international issues using a sharpened set of contextualized aptitudes and develop connections between the world’s most important issues and their local manifestations. In this course students are also encouraged to use a multifaceted set of linguistic, critical, and analytic skills to interact with a range of stakeholders. (Capability 1, 2, 3, 4, 5 and 6)
  4. Create a platform for sharing writing and critiquing peer writing productively This learning outcome is linked to Global Studies Graduate Student Capabilities in skills versatility and responsible engagement. Students work collaboratively to pivot smoothly among different ways of knowing, acting, and reflecting in the world, and be able to adjust to fluid situations with ease. They also offer creative opinions that are communicated in a collaborative spirit and use theoretical rigor to drive new discoveries. (Capability 1, 2, 3, 4, 5 and 6)
  5. Build critical writing, visual, and oral communication skills This learning outcome is linked to Global Studies Graduate Student Capabilities in issues-based, interdisciplinary approach to learning and responsible engagement. Students will activate a range of problem-solving techniques to address real-world stakeholder needs and solve problems sensibly and dependably. They will undertake this work using peer accountability tools developed through the Global Studies course program. (Capability 1, 2, 3, 4, 5 and 6)

Assessments

Assessment Type Percentage Classification
Assignments 60% Individual Coursework
Project 40% Individual Coursework
  1. Assessment 1 (Outlining and presenting your proposal): 15 %. In this exercise you will map out your research in an outline, and create a presentation 3-5 minutes in length (which will be either pre-recorded for online viewing or presented in class). The goal of this essay is 1) to start planning your research project 2) to learn how to create a research outline 3) to practice presenting research in a concise and engaging way. 
  2. Assessment 2 (Theoretical framework) - 15%  In this exercise you will explain the concepts and theoretical framework that you intend to use in your essay. This assessment will be in the form of a short structured questionnaire and annotated bibliography no more than 3 pages long. Assessment 1 and 2 will be shared with the research mentor prior to the meeting. 
  3. Assessment  3 (Research methods and data collection) - 10%. In this exercise you will justify the choices behind the choice of research method and data sources. This assessment will be in the form of a structured questionnaire no more than 2 pages long.
  4. Assessment 4 (Peer review) - 20%  In this exercise you will share a draft of your essay with classmates for peer-evaluation. This assignment is meant to improve your ability to read critically and provide constructive feedback. It is also meant to encourage you to produce an essay draft, and receive feedback, well before the final essay deadline. 
  5. Final essay (6,000 words excluding bibliography, tables, figures and appendices but including footnotes) - 40%

Next offered

Sem 1 2023.

Workload Expectations

This course is a standard 15 point course and students are expected to spend 10 hours per week involved in each 15 point course that they are enrolled in.

For this course, you can expect 12 hours of scheduled class activities (plus about 2 hours of mentor sessions) across the course. In addition you may expect around 5 hours of reading and 4 hours of work on assignments per week.

Delivery Mode

Campus Experience

Attendance is required at scheduled activities including mentor sessions to complete the components of the course.
Because scheduled class activities will take the form of hands-on, small group work, class presentations, discussions and similar interactive work, for the most part they will not be available as recordings. The small lecture component will be available as recordings.
The course will not  include live online events, unless required under covid-19 conditions.
Attendance on campus is required for scheduled class activities.
The activities for the course are scheduled as a standard weekly timetable.

This course is not available for delivery to students studying remotely outside NZ in 2022.

Learning Resources

Course materials are made available in a learning and collaboration tool called Canvas which also includes reading lists and lecture recordings (where available).

Please remember that the recording of any class on a personal device requires the permission of the instructor.

Student Feedback

At the end of every semester students will be invited to give feedback on the course and teaching through a tool called SET or Qualtrics. The lecturers and course co-ordinators will consider all feedback and respond with summaries and actions.

Your feedback helps teachers to improve the course and its delivery for future students.

Class Representatives in each class can take feedback to the department and faculty staff-student consultative committees.

Academic Integrity

The University of Auckland will not tolerate cheating, or assisting others to cheat, and views cheating in coursework as a serious academic offence. The work that a student submits for grading must be the student's own work, reflecting their learning. Where work from other sources is used, it must be properly acknowledged and referenced. This requirement also applies to sources on the internet. A student's assessed work may be reviewed against online source material using computerised detection mechanisms.

Class Representatives

Class representatives are students tasked with representing student issues to departments, faculties, and the wider university. If you have a complaint about this course, please contact your class rep who will know how to raise it in the right channels. See your departmental noticeboard for contact details for your class reps.

Inclusive Learning

All students are asked to discuss any impairment related requirements privately, face to face and/or in written form with the course coordinator, lecturer or tutor.

Student Disability Services also provides support for students with a wide range of impairments, both visible and invisible, to succeed and excel at the University. For more information and contact details, please visit the Student Disability Services’ website http://disability.auckland.ac.nz

Well-being always comes first
We all go through tough times during the semester, or see our friends struggling. There is lots of help out there - for more information, look at this Canvas page https://canvas.auckland.ac.nz/courses/33894, which has links to various support services in the University and the wider community.

Special Circumstances

If your ability to complete assessed coursework is affected by illness or other personal circumstances outside of your control, contact a member of teaching staff as soon as possible before the assessment is due.

If your personal circumstances significantly affect your performance, or preparation, for an exam or eligible written test, refer to the University’s aegrotat or compassionate consideration page https://www.auckland.ac.nz/en/students/academic-information/exams-and-final-results/during-exams/aegrotat-and-compassionate-consideration.html.

This should be done as soon as possible and no later than seven days after the affected test or exam date.

Learning Continuity

In the event of an unexpected disruption, we undertake to maintain the continuity and standard of teaching and learning in all your courses throughout the year. If there are unexpected disruptions the University has contingency plans to ensure that access to your course continues and course assessment continues to meet the principles of the University’s assessment policy. Some adjustments may need to be made in emergencies. You will be kept fully informed by your course co-ordinator/director, and if disruption occurs you should refer to the university website for information about how to proceed.

Student Charter and Responsibilities

The Student Charter assumes and acknowledges that students are active participants in the learning process and that they have responsibilities to the institution and the international community of scholars. The University expects that students will act at all times in a way that demonstrates respect for the rights of other students and staff so that the learning environment is both safe and productive. For further information visit Student Charter https://www.auckland.ac.nz/en/students/forms-policies-and-guidelines/student-policies-and-guidelines/student-charter.html.

Disclaimer

Elements of this outline may be subject to change. The latest information about the course will be available for enrolled students in Canvas.

In this course students may be asked to submit coursework assessments digitally. The University reserves the right to conduct scheduled tests and examinations for this course online or through the use of computers or other electronic devices. Where tests or examinations are conducted online remote invigilation arrangements may be used. In exceptional circumstances changes to elements of this course may be necessary at short notice. Students enrolled in this course will be informed of any such changes and the reasons for them, as soon as possible, through Canvas.

Published on 31/10/2021 03:52 p.m.